Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland used a major foreign policy speech this week to underscore Canada's deep commitment to the international order and to outline its priorities, from global trade to feminism. A round-up of analysis from Stephanie Carvin, David Welch, Lloyd Axworthy and Bruce Heyman. By Catherine Tsalikis.

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